Video-based curriculum improves resident participation during robot-assisted surgery

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Training
• Robotic Surgery

Background:

• Surgical videos are a valuable tool for resident preparation.
• The effectiveness of video-based curricula in improving resident participation in robot-assisted surgery requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine if a video-based curriculum improves resident participation during robot-assisted surgery.

Main Methods:

• A video-based surgical curriculum was developed, providing residents with narrated videos of surgical cases.
• Resident viewing habits and time spent viewing were recorded.
• A survey assessed resident perceptions of the video curriculum.
• Resident console time during robot-assisted hiatal hernia repair was measured before and after curriculum implementation.

Main Results:

• Residents viewed an average of 37 videos per month, spending 16 hours monthly on video preparation.
• 90% of residents consistently watched videos before surgery, preferring them over traditional textbooks.
• Resident console time for the first robot-assisted hiatal hernia repair of the month increased significantly from 11% to 48% (P<0.001).

Conclusions:

• Video-based curricula are effective tools for surgical case preparation.
• This approach significantly enhances resident participation in robot-assisted thoracic surgery.
• Adopting video-based curricula can improve resident training and surgical education.